Oyo State Government Bursary Award

Scholarship summary

Host country

Nigeria

Category

All levels

Eligible countries

Nigeria

Language proficiency

English

Award type

Fully Funded

Award amount

#500,000

Deadline

Nov 2nd, 2026

Eligible Countries

Scholarship Requirements

• Eligibility Requirements
• Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
• Be an indigene of Oyo State.
• Be a final-year undergraduate, HND, NCE, clinical, aviation or maritime student.
• Be enrolled in a Nigerian public university or other public tertiary institution.
• Not be a part-time student.
• Not be studying outside Nigeria.
• Important: Final-year Law students are excluded from this bursary, and students attending private tertiary institutions are not eligible.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare clear copies of the following documents before beginning the online application:

• Letter of admission to the institution.
• Local Government Identification confirming their local government of origin.
• Current course registration form, endorsed by the applicant's Head of Department.
• Recent passport photograph.
• Proof of membership in the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU).

Benefits

• The Scholarship attracts cash bursary for selected applicants
• This bursary award will be in different cash awards; Undergraduates and HND Final year Students get N100, 000 each; Final year Clinical Students get N500,000
• Aviation and Maritime Students get N500, 000 each to assist with their educational expenses.
• Master/PhD students who are studying in public Nigeria universities are to get N200, 000 each as bursary

How to Apply

• 1Follow these steps to submit your application:
• 2Prepare your documents: Gather your admission letter, Local Government Identification, endorsed course registration form, passport photograph and proof of FOSSU membership.
• 3Visit the official portal: Open the Oyo State Bursary Award application page.
• 4Start a new application: Select the option to apply for the bursary to access the official application portal.
• 5Complete the application form: Enter your personal and academic details accurately and upload the requested documents.
• 6Review and submit: Check all your information carefully before submitting the application.
• 7Save your confirmation: Print or save your submission confirmation and application number. You will need the number to check your application status.
• 8Track your application: Use your application number on the official portal to check for updates.
• 9Successful applicants will be contacted using the contact details supplied in their applications.

Conclusion

The Oyo State Government Bursary Award 2025/2026 is an opportunity for eligible final-year students who are indigenes of Oyo State and attend public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

• 10Ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements, prepare the five required documents and submit your application before 2 November 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT.